Benevity appoints MeridianLink president Christopher Maloof as CEO Kelly Schmitt steps down
The charitable donation software platform sought Maloof’s experience in strategic acquisitions and IPO.
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Andgo Systems, Conexus among recipients of Saskatchewan-focused PrairiesCan funding
Economic development agency dispenses $6.3 million across nine startups and ecosystem programs.
Koho rolls out reporting feature to help Canadian renters build their credit history
New offerings for renters also include tenant insurance and cash back on rent payments.
Sonder inks Marriott licensing deal, secures additional liquidity amid continued challenges
Canadian-founded short-term rental firm expects to benefit from Marriott’s distribution.
JustEat, SkipTheDishes lay off 800 Canada-based employees following “comprehensive review”
Food delivery app SkipTheDishes went through three CEOs in 2023.
Canadian entrepreneurs get new incentives, but what about their employees (and investors)?
Plus: Paper cuts, Radical raises, and ezBtc caught gambling.
Paper CEO Phil Cutler out, startup cuts 45 percent of HQ staff and all Canadian tutors
Startup sees fourth round of layoffs within a year as EdTech veteran Rich Yang becomes interim CEO.
Sampler files for bankruptcy
Documents show digital product sampling startup has nearly $13 million in liabilities.
Marketing platform MaxBounty acquired by German ad firm Mrge
MaxBounty is the second Canadian company acquired by a Mrge in just over a year.
Is Canadian FinTech making a comeback?
Plus: Vancouver says goodbye to INNOVATEwest after welcoming Web Summit.
National Bank reinvests as Walnut secures $4.6 million to expand embedded insurance capabilities
Telus, Diagram, Portage back Toronto insurtech startup’s platform development plans.
Dax Dasilva wants his bonus
Plus: More money on the table for diverse founders.
Why Clio didn’t IPO
Plus: The largest Series A raised by a Black female founder in Canada.
Why has developer hiring slowed?
The BetaKit Podcast answers your Canadian tech questions for our 350th episode.
Looking for a job? Try a company that makes money
In the face of mass layoffs and long hiring cycles, Carbon6 wants to attract candidates with stability.